Hexyl glucoside

Hexyl glucoside (CAS 54549-24-5) is a short-chain alkyl polyglucoside surfactant derived from glucose and hexanol.

Where is Hexyl glucoside used?

• Personal care: mild emulsifier, foam booster and cleansing agent
• Cosmetics: improves skin compatibility and sensory profile in rinse-off and leave-on formulations
• Home care and industrial cleaning: co-surfactant that enhances degreasing and stabilizes foam
• Baby care, sensitive skin cleansers and mild shampoo bases: low-irritation surfactant
• Food-contact and specialty cleaning draws on its biodegradable character.

Good to know: Cosmetic-grade material meets purity requirements relevant to personal care manufacturing. Environmental compliance is a procurement requirement for modern industrial standards.

Commercial specifications

• Active content commonly 50–60%
• Packaging from drums to IBC containers